90-hour work week debate: Here’s how India compares with US, UK, Germany and other countries on average working hours
1 month, 4 weeks ago

90-hour work week debate: Here’s how India compares with US, UK, Germany and other countries on average working hours

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90-hour work week debate: According to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, January 31 ahead of the Union Budget 2025, India has tied with Germany, Vietnam, and UK in terms of the average weekly working hours at the highest level of 48 hours. D-Street analysts and industry experts have picked sides for or against the notion of the 90-hour work week debate. While Devina Mehra, Rajiv Bajaj and Harsh Goenka went against the L&T chief's remark of working 90 hours per week, Helios Capital's Samir Arora supported the idea of putting in long hours at the workplace, especially in the beginning or initial stages of the career, across most of the sectors. L&T Chairman Sparks 90-Hour Week Debate Earlier this month, Larsen & Toubro Chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online debate by advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays.

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Manu Joseph: Narayana Murthy, Subrahmanyan and Jamie Dimon miss something simple about work
3 weeks ago

Manu Joseph: Narayana Murthy, Subrahmanyan and Jamie Dimon miss something simple about work

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About 20 years ago, the five-day week was not common in India. In an address to the bank’s employees that was leaked on the internet, he is heard saying that they were too distracted on Zoom, “…looking at your mail, sending texts to each other… I call a lot of people on Friday… not a goddamn person to get a …

Ex-WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan reacts to 70–90-hour workweeks, says, ‘listen to your body’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan reacts to 70–90-hour workweeks, says, ‘listen to your body’

Live Mint  

Former WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor, Soumya Swaminathan, emphasised the importance of listening to one's body and recognizing the need for rest, as continuous overwork can lead to burnout and decreased productivity. Here's what the Swaminathan said Swaminathan also highlighted that productivity is more dependent on the quality of work rather than the number of hours worked. Asked …

'Short Sprints, But Not Really Sustainable': Ex-WHO Chief Scientist Swaminathan On 90-Hour Workweek
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Short Sprints, But Not Really Sustainable': Ex-WHO Chief Scientist Swaminathan On 90-Hour Workweek

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 9 People should listen to their bodies and recognise when they need rest as prolonged overwork can lead to burnout and reduced efficiency, former WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor Soumya Swaminathan has said. Asked about the impact of long working hours on human health, the former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research …

90-hour workweek debate: Ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says Indians must work hard — ‘If your ambition is to…’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

90-hour workweek debate: Ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says Indians must work hard — ‘If your ambition is to…’

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90-hour workweek debate: India's G20 Sherpa and former CEO of Niti Aayog Amitabh Kant has joined the ongoing debate over work hours and said that the nation should focus on becoming a $30 trillion economy, which is possible through hard work rather than work-life balance amid ongoing work culture debate. Amitabh Kant's work culture beliefs Amitabh Kant highlighted that work-life …

I don’t think about work by number of hours, but quality of work done daily: Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani
4 weeks, 2 days ago

I don’t think about work by number of hours, but quality of work done daily: Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani

The Hindu  

Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani on Friday said the number of hours put in at the office does not matter to him as much as the quality of work daily. In the comments that come amid a heated debate on the number of hours to be put in at work per week, the son of the richest Indian Mukesh …

Capgemini CEO rejects 70, 90 working hours for India, advocates for ’no e-mail weekends’
1 month ago

Capgemini CEO rejects 70, 90 working hours for India, advocates for ’no e-mail weekends’

Live Mint  

Joining the debate on working hours for Indian employees, Capgemini India CEO Ashwin Yardi has dismissed the idea of a 70-90 hour workweek, taking a more balanced and humane approach to the whole issue. Advocating for a 47.5 hours work per week in India, Capgemini CEO said he was against sending e-mails to employees on weekends. When asked what should …

Capgemini India CEO Yardi Shares Fresh Views On The 90-Hour Work Week Debate, Here's What He Said
1 month ago

Capgemini India CEO Yardi Shares Fresh Views On The 90-Hour Work Week Debate, Here's What He Said

ABP News  

Working hours and the key to maintaining the work-life balance has been a hot topic in the recent years. Moving away from the norm, Capgemini India’s CEO, Ashwin Yardi, on Tuesday expressed his support for limiting working hours for employees and said that they should work for 47.5 hours per week. My guiding principle for the last four years is …

Nine hours/day, five day work week: Capgemini CEO joins work-life balance debate
1 month ago

Nine hours/day, five day work week: Capgemini CEO joins work-life balance debate

The Hindu  

Joining the debate on working hours, IT services company Capgemini India's chief executive Ashwin Yardi on Tuesday advocated 47.5 hours work per week, and was against sending e-mails to employees on weekends. We have about nine hours a day and five days a week," Mr. Yardi said replying to a question on the ideal time to be put in by …

Forget 90-hour workweek debate, THIS agency boss convinces employees to STOP working at 7pm — ‘log off right now’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Forget 90-hour workweek debate, THIS agency boss convinces employees to STOP working at 7pm — ‘log off right now’

Live Mint  

Amid the 90-hour workweek debate and questions about work-life balance, a company is asking its employees to “stop working" by 7 p.m. The minute it hits 7 PM and I see someone talk on the whatsapp group about work, I'm screaming in all caps "LOG OFF RIGHT NOW." 90-hour workweek debate Bajoria's post comes amid the controversy over L&T Chairman …

90-hour workweek debate: CM Chandrababu Naidu says Andhra Pradesh planning ‘work from home’ for women
1 month, 2 weeks ago

90-hour workweek debate: CM Chandrababu Naidu says Andhra Pradesh planning ‘work from home’ for women

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Amid the debate over 90-hour workweek and work-life balance, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to implement a “Work From Home” policy, especially for women. His post read, "Andhra Pradesh is planning "Work From Home" in a big way, especially for women. 90 hour work week debate The new policy comes after L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked online debate after his …

While Subrahmanyan, Murthy and Musk push 90-hour, 70-hr & 120-hr workweeks, survey finds employees prefer THIS schedule
1 month, 3 weeks ago

While Subrahmanyan, Murthy and Musk push 90-hour, 70-hr & 120-hr workweeks, survey finds employees prefer THIS schedule

Live Mint  

No shocker, despite a number of prominent business heads pushing for increased working hours for “development”, “innovation” and “growth”, employees themselves are not on board with this idea. In a survey conducted by Venator Search Partners, 68 per cent of the respondent Indian employees said they find long hours demotivating and caused higher attrition rate, and a decisive majority of …

12 hours at the job? Is India mulling increasing working hours to 70 or 90 per week?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

12 hours at the job? Is India mulling increasing working hours to 70 or 90 per week?

Firstpost  

The workweek debate in India continues. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said, “No such proposal to increase the maximum working hours to 70 or 90 hours a week is under consideration of the government.” Currently, the average working hours in the country are 46.7 per week, as per the International Labour Organisation. As per the existing …

12 hours at the job? Is India mulling increasing working hours to 70 or 90 per week?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

12 hours at the job? Is India mulling increasing working hours to 70 or 90 per week?

Firstpost  

The workweek debate in India continues. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje said, “No such proposal to increase the maximum working hours to 70 or 90 hours a week is under consideration of the government.” Currently, the average working hours in the country are 46.7 per week, as per the International Labour Organisation. As per the existing …

Now, Economic Survey wades into India's working hours debate
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Now, Economic Survey wades into India's working hours debate

Live Mint  

The Economic Survey 2024-25 argues that working hour regulations are preventing manufacturers from meeting demand surges and participating in global markets. “India’s working hour regulations prevent manufacturers from meeting demand surges and participating in global markets," it noted. “Labour laws in other countries allow manufacturers to average working hour limits across weeks and sometimes months," it stated. “The International Labour …

Economic Survey weighs in on work hours debate with '60-hour' warning: 'Detrimental to...'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Economic Survey weighs in on work hours debate with '60-hour' warning: 'Detrimental to...'

Hindustan Times  

The pre-Budget Economic Survey on Friday cited studies to state that working more than 60 hours a week could have “adverse health effects”. Spending long hours at one's desk is “detrimental” to the mental well-being and individuals who spend 12 or more hours a day at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being, the Economic Survey stated. …

Economic Survey 2024-25: More than 60-hour work week could have adverse health effects; studies cited
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-25: More than 60-hour work week could have adverse health effects; studies cited

The Hindu  

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday cited studies to state that spending more than 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. "While the hours spent at work are informally considered a measure of productivity, a previous study has documented adverse health effects when hours exceed 55-60 per week," …

90-hour work week a mistake? Productivity dips after 8 hours, says Adar Poonawalla
2 months, 1 week ago

90-hour work week a mistake? Productivity dips after 8 hours, says Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint  

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India feels that longer workweeks won't boost productivity. Joining the ongoing debate surrounding longer workweeks, Poonawalla said “Working 8 hours is good, sometimes everyone has to stretch, but it can't be the norm." Pointing to the need of worklife balance in employees' life, Adar Poonawalla criticised longer workweeks and said,"These chaps feel that …

90-hour work week: ‘We’re giving them permission to exploit us further’, debate continues on social media
2 months, 1 week ago

90-hour work week: ‘We’re giving them permission to exploit us further’, debate continues on social media

Live Mint  

The ‘90-hour workweek’ is turning into a never-ending discussion. Amid the ongoing discussion around a ‘90-hour workweek’, a section of social media users have come forward in support of extended working hours if they get a “40%, 50%, or even 100% hike in salary.” ‘90+ hour workweeks are not sustainable, exploitation of labour’ The Reddit user mentioned multiple side effects …

90-hour work week: What's the perfect 'work-wife' balance?
2 months, 1 week ago

90-hour work week: What's the perfect 'work-wife' balance?

New Indian Express  

If nothing else, the chairman of L&T’s inappropriate 90-hour work-week comments have been a huge relief from corporate boredom. One doesn’t know if he used AI, but one songwriter captured the mood thus: Sleep deprived And barely awake Living for the next coffee break Mr Chairman grins from His towers high Sees us cogs But never asks, why? L&T’s Head …

90-hour workweek: Harsh Goenka says Denmark has some lessons for India — ‘flexible hours, minimal hierarchy’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour workweek: Harsh Goenka says Denmark has some lessons for India — ‘flexible hours, minimal hierarchy’

Live Mint  

Amid an ongoing row over a 90-hour workweek, sparked by a recent remark by L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan, RPG Group chairman Harsh Goenka on Thursday gave an example of work culture in Denmark. In a post on social media platform X, Harsh Goenka said: “Why the people in Denmark are happiest about their work practices: Employees are trusted to work …

Workaholic culture or work-life balance? Know how '90-hour work week' won't work for Indians
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Workaholic culture or work-life balance? Know how '90-hour work week' won't work for Indians

India TV News  

The concept of 'workaholic culture' has been gaining significant attention in recent times, especially in the Indian context. How '9-hour work week' won't work for Indians The '90-hour work week' contradicts the idea of work-life balance, which is a key to overall well-being. Hence, it is clear that the '90-hour work week' is not a sustainable model for the Indian …

'Leaders Like SNS...': L&T's HR Head Defends CMD Subrahmanyan's 90-Hour Work Week Remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Leaders Like SNS...': L&T's HR Head Defends CMD Subrahmanyan's 90-Hour Work Week Remark

ABP News  

Sonica Muraleedharan, Head of HR for domestic operations at Larsen & Toubro, took to LinkedIn to respond to the controversy ignited by the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, S.N. His recent comments about having a work week of 90 hours have sparked widespread debate on social media, with several industry leaders also voicing their criticisms. His remarks were casual in …

We should be looking forward to a 90-hour work schedule—per month
2 months, 2 weeks ago

We should be looking forward to a 90-hour work schedule—per month

Live Mint  

Is Thursday becoming the new Friday in Britain? In his 1930 article, ‘Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren,’ John Maynard Keynes made some fascinating forecasts concerning social life and economic conditions one hundred years later, or around 2030. Following in the footsteps of many eminent intellectuals, Keynes has forecast a century of enormous income growth and an unparalleled period of leisure …

Work longer or smarter? India debates L&T chief's '90-hour' work-week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Work longer or smarter? India debates L&T chief's '90-hour' work-week

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan’s suggestion that employees work 90 hours a week, and even on Sundays, went viral on social media. Over 51 per cent of Indian employees work more than 49 hours a week—that’s nearly 10 hours daily in a five-day work-week. https://x.com/hcmariwala/status/1877360308035137863 And Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, underlined the complementary relationship between personal …

Tharoor says no to 90-hour work week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tharoor says no to 90-hour work week

The Hindu  

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has disapproved of suggestions for a 90-hour work week in the country. In an interactive session organised by the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday, Dr. Tharoor said improving efficiency and quality of work was more important than hiking working hours. Dr. Tharoor pointed out that in countries like Denmark, …

90-hour work week? No, it will not lead to higher productivity
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour work week? No, it will not lead to higher productivity

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A viral video featuring Larsen & Toubro Chairman S.N. The current Indian labour laws mandate that work hours should not exceed nine hours per day, including a rest period of half an hour. Diminishing returns Traditionally, the ‘grind’ or the ‘hustle’ culture has been glorified–in India as part of nation-building–but research shows long work hours may not lead to higher …

‘90-hour work’ is irresponsible and unacceptable: INTUC secretary Janak Prasad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘90-hour work’ is irresponsible and unacceptable: INTUC secretary Janak Prasad

The Hindu  

B. Janak Prasad, Chairman, Minimum Wages Advisory Board, Government of Telangana and National Secretary, INTUC objected to the recent remarks of S.N. In a statement here, he said such statements are both alarming and regressive, and they undermine the principles of labour rights and the dignity of workers, disregarding the sacrifices made by generations of labourers to establish humane working …

Adar Poonawalla, Anand Mahindra Join The 90-Hour Work Week Debate, See What They Said
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Adar Poonawalla, Anand Mahindra Join The 90-Hour Work Week Debate, See What They Said

ABP News  

The debate around the 90-hour work week got more intense lately with industrialists Anand Mahindra and Adar Poonawalla adding their voices to the matter. Adding to the conversation, Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra, said that the current debate around the working hours in the ‘wrong direction’. I think this debate is in the wrong direction because this debate is about …

How long is a ‘long work week’? Is India among the most overworked nations? L&T chairman sparks debate
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

How long is a ‘long work week’? Is India among the most overworked nations? L&T chairman sparks debate

Live Mint  

Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked an online debate by asking, "How long can you stare at your wife?" The ILO's 2023 report on ‘Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World’ defined "long hours of work" as regularly working more than 48 hours per week. While India's position was slightly better than Pakistan, which ranked 12th, the situation …

L&T chief’s 90-hour workweek call: Anand Mahindra, Deepika Padukone, and many others react. Check who said what
2 months, 2 weeks ago

L&T chief’s 90-hour workweek call: Anand Mahindra, Deepika Padukone, and many others react. Check who said what

Live Mint  

Following an online outrage over L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments suggesting employees should work for 90 hours a week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays, almost everyone from industrialists, Bollywood stars, and politicians chimed in to share a piece of their minds. Check who said what on this 90-hour workweek debate: Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund …

Anand Mahindra responds to 90 hours week debate: 'Can change the world in 10 hours'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra responds to 90 hours week debate: 'Can change the world in 10 hours'

India TV News  

Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra group, expressed his opinions on the 90-hour work week debate. Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for 90-hour work week sparked outrage on social media. Anand Mahindra on 90-hour work week call Responding to a query on the 90-hour work week, Mahindra, while reiterating his respect for Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and others, said, …

Anand Mahindra shares views on 90-hour workweek row: ‘This debate is in wrong direction, focus on quality, not…’
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra shares views on 90-hour workweek row: ‘This debate is in wrong direction, focus on quality, not…’

Live Mint  

Amid an ongoing row over a 90-hour workweek after Larsen and Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial remark, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has stressed the need to focus on quality over quantity. The industrialist joined several others who commented on work-life balance, including politicians and celebrities, after the L&T chairman ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour workweek while suggesting …

RSS affiliate condemns 90-hour work week remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS affiliate condemns 90-hour work week remark

The Hindu  

Dattopant Thengadi foundation, an affiliate for the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, which works in the field of social, economic, and labour policy in India, has condemned Larsen & Toubro chairperson S Subrahmanyan’s advocacy of a 90-hour week day. In a communique, the DTF says that the idea of extending working hours to 90 hours per week raises serious concerns about workers’ …

L&T Chairman's 90-Hrs Work Week Remark Sparks Criticism; Here's How India Inc Leaders Responded
2 months, 2 weeks ago

L&T Chairman's 90-Hrs Work Week Remark Sparks Criticism; Here's How India Inc Leaders Responded

ABP News  

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has faced intense criticism from his fellow leaders as well along with common people following his recent viral comments, in which he suggested that employees should work 90 hours a week, including Sundays, to remain competitive. Come on, get to the office and start working.” Several industry leaders have strongly criticised the L&T Chairman's comment, with …

Long hours do not guarantee higher productivity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Long hours do not guarantee higher productivity

Deccan Chronicle  

This is not the first time that industry leaders had to suffer social media backlash for their comments on long work hours. Discussions on exhaustive and toxic work environments and the need for proper work-life balance once again came to the fore.While Murthy urged for a 70-hour week and Subrahmanyam for a 90-hour week, International Labour Organisation in a report …

90-hour workweek: What India Inc thinks of L&T chief's suggestion
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour workweek: What India Inc thinks of L&T chief's suggestion

India Today  

The debate over work-life balance has been reignited after Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked outrage with his comments advocating for a 90-hour workweek. Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept!” He also stressed the fact that success stems from working smart, not excessive hours, adding, “Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s essential. “The …

L&T chief’s 90-hr work remark sparks outrage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

L&T chief’s 90-hr work remark sparks outrage

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Internet erupted in fiery debate after L&T chairman S.N, Subrahmanyan suggested that Indians should work for 90 hours a week to fast-track the country's development. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, wrote on X, “Working 90 hours a week would benefit the organisation in terms of revenue, but at the cost of employees' health, healthspan, and lifespan.” …

‘Penalise if...’: MP writes to labour minister as L&T Chairman’s 90-hour-work-week remark sparks outrage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Penalise if...’: MP writes to labour minister as L&T Chairman’s 90-hour-work-week remark sparks outrage

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90-hour-work-week: Following L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments suggesting employees work for 90 hours in a week, CPIML MP Raja Ram Singh wrote to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, urging him to penalise any violations of laws regarding working hours in offices. CPIML leader Singh urged the Union minister to initiate measures to ensure strict enforcement of laws governing working …

SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark sparks work-life balance debate; Deepika Padukone and others react
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark sparks work-life balance debate; Deepika Padukone and others react

Hindustan Times  

A debate has been raging online after an undated video of SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman, Larsen & Toubro, supporting a 90-hour work week went viral. Actor Deepika Padukone posted on her Instagram Story saying, “Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements." At L&T, we remain committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose, and performance drive us …

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies

Live Mint  

With the debate revolving around work-life balance amid L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan's controversial 90-hour work week remark, a founder of a Bengaluru-based firm on Friday said that they have been really successful with a five-workday week. After Narayana Murthy's 70-hour per week remark, SN Subrahmanyan ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour work week, while suggesting that employees should …

L&T chairman’s 90-hour work week remark: Do long hours mean more productivity?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

L&T chairman’s 90-hour work week remark: Do long hours mean more productivity?

Firstpost  

Larsen & Toubro’s chairman SN Subrahmanyan has sparked a debate with his 90-hour work week remark. How 40-hour work week come to be People used to work 10-16 hours every day in the late 18th century to run the factories 24/7. As a result, more factory workers started joining trade unions and holding protests to demand higher wages, reduced work …

90-hour work week debate: For or against? From Samir Arora, Harsh Goenka to Rajiv Bajaj, India Inc experts pick sides
2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour work week debate: For or against? From Samir Arora, Harsh Goenka to Rajiv Bajaj, India Inc experts pick sides

Live Mint  

90-hour work week debate: After Larsen & Toubro Chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online debate by advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays, D-Street analysts and industry experts have picked sides for or against the notion. Here's what industry experts feel about the current 90-hour work week debate: India Inc stalwarts on the …

Indian actor responds to CEO’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian actor responds to CEO’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone advocated …

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan endorses ‘90-hour work week’ but a UN report warns long working hours can kill you
2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan endorses ‘90-hour work week’ but a UN report warns long working hours can kill you

Hindustan Times  

Recently, SN Subrahmanyan, chairman and managing director of Larsen & Toubro, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate, said he regrets not being able to make his employees work on Sundays too. L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan controversy At a time when people are speaking out about maintaining a better balance between work and personal life, SN Subrahmanyan's remark that employees should work ‘90 hours …

After L&T defends chairman’s 90-hour workweek statement, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone says, ‘And they just…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

After L&T defends chairman’s 90-hour workweek statement, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone says, ‘And they just…’

Live Mint  

A day after the Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour workweek “shocked” the Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, the company's attempt at justification has elicited another response from her. After a nationwide backlash, L&T made an official statement saying “nation-building is at the core" of its mandate and that “the chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition.” Sharing a screenshot of …

L&T’s SN Subrahmanyan calls for 90-hour work week, after Narayana Murthy's 70 hours. But why?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T’s SN Subrahmanyan calls for 90-hour work week, after Narayana Murthy's 70 hours. But why?

Firstpost  

After Infosys Co-founder Narayana Murthy, Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has reignited the debate around work-life balance in India’s private sector. A simmering debate that began with Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week has now been reignited, this time by Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan. Critics took aim at L&T’s corporate culture, with one …

Not just L&T chairman, bosses of these firms also seem to like long working hours
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Not just L&T chairman, bosses of these firms also seem to like long working hours

Hindustan Times  

The topic of work-life balance has come under the spotlight again after comments made by SN Subrahmanyan, the chairperson of India's most prominent infrastructure firm Larsen & Toubro resurfaced on the internet. This comes after the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, an Ernst and Young employee who succumbed to excessive workload in September last year, causing widespread outrage and …

Industry leaders call for up to 90-hour workweek. Should they pay more?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Industry leaders call for up to 90-hour workweek. Should they pay more?

India Today  

Ninety-hour workweeks, no Sundays and bosses continuing to push for more hours - sounds like a nightmare? PAY GAP AMONG CXOs AND EMPLOYEES While India Inc. leaders have advocated for an increase in working hours, none of them have talked about the pay gap and proposed linking wages to work hours. "Considering the statement made, India should establish specific laws …

L&T defends chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for 90-hour work weeks amid backlash
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T defends chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for 90-hour work weeks amid backlash

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro has stepped forward to defend its chairman, SN Subrahmanyan, following widespread criticism of his comments advocating for employees to work on Sundays and 90 hours a week. We believe this is India’s decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realise our shared vision of becoming a developed nation,” said an L&T spokesperson. …

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